Tenant Hosting & Community Infrastructure
Holyoake House is home to co-operatives, social enterprises and sector organisations (e.g. Co-operative College, ABCUL, Coop News, etc.), providing a hub for collaboration, networking, and sectoral support. This includes post and mail handling.
Textile Recycling Initiatives
Promoting circular fashion practices.
The Brilliant Club
A creative postal coaching programme helping community practitioners and social leaders design more sustainable, balanced ways of working.
The Hive at Spindles – Workspace
A flexible co-working hub offering desks, offices and creative space for freelancers, start-ups and local businesses.
The Vintage Tea Rooms
A small, independent cafe at the far end of the emporium serving fresh-made meals and desserts ranging from £3 - £9. Drinks range from £1 - £4
Theatre Performances
Original theatre shows created and performed by people with disabilities and autism, exploring issues faced by disabled people. Performances at the Wigan base, schools and businesses.
Theatre Productions
Creation and touring of original plays and performance pieces.
Themed & Designer Socks
A wide range of designs (animals, skylines, famous feet, LGBTQ+ pride, etc.) in styles like crew, no-show and office socks.
Therapy Services
Therapeutic support services delivered to clients.
Throw Paint Sessions
Creative wellbeing sessions using paint-throwing as a therapeutic and expressive activity, available as individual or group bookings at the Pemberton hub.
Tools & Resources
Publications, card decks, and free online toolkits (like The Brilliant Box and Trauma-Informed Communities Toolkit) that promote everyday wellbeing and collective healing.